Track advice needed (e92 335is)

yomny · 10-18-2013, 07:59 PM

I'm not sure whether i should go with tires on my OEM 19" wheels or to get my coilovers first. I'm getting ground control w/hybrid camber caster plates, the school/street kit. I was considering getting pilot super sport in oem size 225F 255R. I just want to take advantage of the track day and be able to enjoy my car. Aside from the obvious brake fluid/pads the above mentioned parts are a big weakness, also without forgetting the oil cooler.I know also that OEM 19" are not ideal for track but i really don't want to buy dedicated wheels, mine look pretty cool. Opinions, suggestions, comments wanted.

yomny · 10-19-2013, 09:04 AM

Damn, guess i'll have to just go trial and error anyhow i have a 50% change of picking the best bang for my buck.

CJ421 · 10-19-2013, 09:27 AM

The car is capable on the track without modification; prioritize getting high-temp brake fluid.
19" OEM are a little heavy, both weight-wise and economically; you could just about get a dedicated wheel/tire setup for the track considering the price of 19" PSS. A dedicated setup will pay for itself after a couple of events. You'll figure out pretty fast that no one cares if your wheels look cool on the track.

See this thread, lots of the same info you're probably looking for:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878329

yomny · 10-19-2013, 07:07 PM

what do you suggest, i was thinking apex arc8 but they're not cheap plus a set of wheels. I dont know if i understood right but did you mean with i could get a dedicated wheel/tire for the price of "19 pss? Which tire/wheel combo would that be? Thanks for your help.

CJ421 · 10-20-2013, 10:37 AM

Yeah go check the classified section here, or your regional forum - plenty of people sell wheels and tires. It doesn't need to be special, but you can get get something for under $1,000.

yomny · 10-20-2013, 12:38 PM

cool, just wanted to make sure they're lighter than what I currently have. thanks again for the advise.n

thestein1016 · 01-08-2014, 02:51 PM

Were are you located? Vendors got some great deals on wheel/tire packages. I was quoted 1950 mount/balance and installed for arc8s and nitto nt01s

10-18-2013, 07:59 PM	#1
yomny Private First Class 16 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '13 335is 6spd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Track advice needed (e92 335is) I'm not sure whether i should go with tires on my OEM 19" wheels or to get my coilovers first. I'm getting ground control w/hybrid camber caster plates, the school/street kit. I was considering getting pilot super sport in oem size 225F 255R. I just want to take advantage of the track day and be able to enjoy my car. Aside from the obvious brake fluid/pads the above mentioned parts are a big weakness, also without forgetting the oil cooler.I know also that OEM 19" are not ideal for track but i really don't want to buy dedicated wheels, mine look pretty cool. Opinions, suggestions, comments wanted. Last edited by yomny; 10-19-2013 at 09:05 AM..
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yomny Private First Class 16 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '13 335is 6spd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Damn, guess i'll have to just go trial and error anyhow i have a 50% change of picking the best bang for my buck.
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10-19-2013, 09:27 AM	#3
CJ421 Brigadier General 1567 Rep 4,110 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	The car is capable on the track without modification; prioritize getting high-temp brake fluid. 19" OEM are a little heavy, both weight-wise and economically; you could just about get a dedicated wheel/tire setup for the track considering the price of 19" PSS. A dedicated setup will pay for itself after a couple of events. You'll figure out pretty fast that no one cares if your wheels look cool on the track. See this thread, lots of the same info you're probably looking for: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878329 __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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yomny Private First Class 16 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '13 335is 6spd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	what do you suggest, i was thinking apex arc8 but they're not cheap plus a set of wheels. I dont know if i understood right but did you mean with i could get a dedicated wheel/tire for the price of "19 pss? Which tire/wheel combo would that be? Thanks for your help.
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10-20-2013, 10:37 AM	#5
CJ421 Brigadier General 1567 Rep 4,110 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Yeah go check the classified section here, or your regional forum - plenty of people sell wheels and tires. It doesn't need to be special, but you can get get something for under $1,000. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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yomny Private First Class 16 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '13 335is 6spd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	cool, just wanted to make sure they're lighter than what I currently have. thanks again for the advise.n
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thestein1016 Private First Class 8 Rep 158 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (3)	Were are you located? Vendors got some great deals on wheel/tire packages. I was quoted 1950 mount/balance and installed for arc8s and nitto nt01s Last edited by thestein1016; 01-09-2014 at 08:34 PM..
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